# Latest **URL:** https://forum.lpsf.org/latest.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.lpsf.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lpsf.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.lpsf.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Friday's court hearing on "Top Two" law CANCELLED](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/fridays-court-hearing-on-top-two-law-cancelled/22381)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/fridays-court-hearing-on-top-two-law-cancelled/22381 "2025-08-17T23:10:43Z")
Apparently the judge has cancelled this coming Friday’s hearing on the lawsuit challenging the “Top Two” law. This is not a good sign, according to Richard Winger (publisher of Ballot Access News), because not hearing te… --- ## [Fwd: "Top Two" hearing cancelled](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/fwd-top-two-hearing-cancelled/22380)
**Author:** [@RickySpeed](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/RickySpeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/fwd-top-two-hearing-cancelled/22380 "2025-08-17T04:05:28Z")
--- ## [ACTION ITEM: Take a poll on choosing San Francisco's next police chief](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/action-item-take-a-poll-on-choosing-san-franciscos-next-police-chief/22379)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/action-item-take-a-poll-on-choosing-san-franciscos-next-police-chief/22379 "2025-08-16T04:57:58Z")
The moderate lobby group Connected SF Institute has a poll out on choosing the SFPD’s next police chief: https://form.jotform.com/252256634348158 Help Shape the Search for San Francisco’s Next Police Chief form.jot… --- ## [Protest at Chinese consulate to free human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng (Sunday Aug. 17, 430pm, SF)](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/protest-at-chinese-consulate-to-free-human-rights-lawyer-gao-zhisheng-sunday-aug-17-430pm-sf/22378)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/protest-at-chinese-consulate-to-free-human-rights-lawyer-gao-zhisheng-sunday-aug-17-430pm-sf/22378 "2025-08-16T03:40:23Z")
I just learned online that there will be a protest outside the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco this coming Sunday, to protest the CCP regime’s forced disappearance of a prominent human rights lawyer. ▶ ··· --- ## [Fwd: LP activism alert - court hearing in "Top Two" case](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/fwd-lp-activism-alert-court-hearing-in-top-two-case/22377)
**Author:** [@RickySpeed](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/RickySpeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/fwd-lp-activism-alert-court-hearing-in-top-two-case/22377 "2025-08-15T20:18:13Z")
--- ## [Richard Winger on Libertarian LA Podcast](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/richard-winger-on-libertarian-la-podcast/22376)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/richard-winger-on-libertarian-la-podcast/22376 "2025-08-14T06:15:24Z")
LPSF member Richard Winger is interviewed on Shawn Osborne’s Libertarian Los Angeles podcast about the lawsuit against the “Top Two” ballot-rigging system in California: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3F2U6iRlQgNB66… --- ## [Discussion of SF Planning Department's "Family Zoning Plan" (Thurs. August 14, 1230pm)](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/discussion-of-sf-planning-departments-family-zoning-plan-thurs-august-14-1230pm/22375)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/discussion-of-sf-planning-departments-family-zoning-plan-thurs-august-14-1230pm/22375 "2025-08-13T23:49:35Z")
Connected SF, a “moderate” lobbying group, is hosting a Zoom call tomorrow with a couple Planning Department staffers to discuss the upcoming (Sept. 11) hearing on zoning in SF. The city government is being required to i… --- ## [Minutes / Sign-in sheet](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/minutes-sign-in-sheet/22374)
**Author:** [@Brendan](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Brendan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/minutes-sign-in-sheet/22374 "2025-08-12T00:16:54Z")
Hi all Quick note on two things: First, I looked up the process for approving previous meeting minutes in RONR: Approving the minutes is the first task of every meeting. (41:6) A motion may be made to postpone appro… --- ## [LPSF Bylaw Proposal - At Large and District Reps](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpsf-bylaw-proposal-at-large-and-district-reps/22364)
**Author:** [@RickySpeed](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/RickySpeed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpsf-bylaw-proposal-at-large-and-district-reps/22364 "2025-08-06T14:38:24Z")
Hi everyone, Having come fresh from the state convention, I had an idea for the LPSF bylaws. Currently, we have four officers on the county executive committee: chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer. Outside of… --- ## [LPSF wiki on pro/anti-liberty policies of Trump's second term](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpsf-wiki-on-pro-anti-liberty-policies-of-trumps-second-term/22344)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpsf-wiki-on-pro-anti-liberty-policies-of-trumps-second-term/22344 "2025-08-03T14:15:17Z")
Hi all, the mailing list / forum allows you to make wiki (i.e., collaborative) posts. I’m sure that a lot of you are vexxed about some of the more authoritarian policies taken by the Trump admin, especially since he was… --- ## [Per ((( Starchild ))) LPSF 5pm @MeetUp Wed 6 Aug at MANNY’S](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/per-starchild-lpsf-5pm-meetup-wed-6-aug-at-manny-s/22365)
**Author:** [@FRNP](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/FRNP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/per-starchild-lpsf-5pm-meetup-wed-6-aug-at-manny-s/22365 "2025-08-03T13:45:38Z")
Wed, Jul 30, 2:52 PM (4 days ago) Starchild Marty, Good to see you’re getting some international publicity for the event. … since I have now heard back from MANNY’S with a free ticket, I’ll go ahead & create an SFLP @… --- ## [Nefarious ICE tactics being employed in San Francisco](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/nefarious-ice-tactics-being-employed-in-san-francisco/22363)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/nefarious-ice-tactics-being-employed-in-san-francisco/22363 "2025-07-29T04:52:52Z")
In their zeal to meet Trump administration arrest quotas, the agency is hitting below the belt in numerous ways, as this excellent Mission Local article details: https://missionlocal.org/2025/07/hed-ice-steps-up-arres… --- ## [Re: Introducing Jingchao Xiong](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-introducing-jingchao-xiong/22361)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-introducing-jingchao-xiong/22361 "2025-07-25T00:25:54Z")
Hi Andrew, Thanks for your message, and joining our LPSF discussion list. Are you and Jingchao familiar with what the Libertarian Party stands for? What are your plans to reduce the burden of government, decrease spendi… --- ## [Trip to the range on Friday?](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/trip-to-the-range-on-friday/22360)
**Author:** [@FrankM](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/FrankM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 10:35am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/trip-to-the-range-on-friday/22360 "2025-07-24T10:35:13Z")
How about United Sportsmen in Concord at 10:00 Friday (07/25)? I’ve never been. Feel free to suggest another or competing event! United Sportsmen Incorporated 4700 Evora Road Concord, California 94520 --- ## [Fwd: Thoughts re: LPCA Bylaws Proposals?](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/fwd-thoughts-re-lpca-bylaws-proposals/22357)
**Author:** [@RickySpeed](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/RickySpeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/fwd-thoughts-re-lpca-bylaws-proposals/22357 "2025-07-22T16:35:56Z")
--- ## [LPCA Bylaws Proposals meeting - Wed. 7/23 Zoom 10AM](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpca-bylaws-proposals-meeting-wed-7-23-zoom-10am/22356)
**Author:** [@RickySpeed](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/RickySpeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpca-bylaws-proposals-meeting-wed-7-23-zoom-10am/22356 "2025-07-21T21:09:16Z")
Hello everyone, LP Santa Clara will be hosting a special meeting this Wednesday to discuss the proposed LPCA bylaws changes. They have kindly agreed to let members of all other counties who are interested in these pro… --- ## [Re: Booth cost for Richmond Night Markets](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-booth-cost-for-richmond-night-markets/22355)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 7:11am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-booth-cost-for-richmond-night-markets/22355 "2025-07-18T07:11:54Z")
We’re non-profit, but not necessarily “a non-profit”, depending what definition they’re using. I always say we’re non-profit, and let others question that if they’re motivated to do so. Would the money paid for a booth … --- ## [LPCA convention ride-share / room-share](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpca-convention-ride-share-room-share/22354)
**Author:** [@RickySpeed](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/RickySpeed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpca-convention-ride-share-room-share/22354 "2025-07-17T20:23:14Z")
Hello everyone, As you probably know, the Libertarian Party of California annual state convention is coming up fast-- July 26-27 at the hotel Mision de Oro in Santa Nella (Merced County). Details at 2025 LPCA Annual … --- ## [Pat Wright for LPCA Chair? Convention 26-27 July](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/pat-wright-for-lpca-chair-convention-26-27-july/22351)
**Author:** [@FRNP](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/FRNP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/pat-wright-for-lpca-chair-convention-26-27-july/22351 "2025-07-16T21:30:04Z")
I had an extensive & satisfying personal exchange on external & internal topics ( two email threads, 7 messages; too extensive to cut & paste ) yesterday with Mr Pat Wright. Pat is very responsive & astute & seems to be … --- ## [ACTION ITEM: Poll on Zoning](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/action-item-poll-on-zoning/22350)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/action-item-poll-on-zoning/22350 "2025-07-16T05:57:18Z")
There’s an online survey out on zoning – a pernicious form of government land use regulation that prevents owners from being able to use their property as they choose, and has very harmful impact on the economy, in parti… --- ## [Re: Privacy Self-Defense Workshop/Immigration KYR \[July 26\]](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-privacy-self-defense-workshop-immigration-kyr-july-26/22347)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-privacy-self-defense-workshop-immigration-kyr-july-26/22347 "2025-07-10T03:47:35Z")
Hi Brian, Thank you for writing and giving us a heads-up about this. Unfortunately our state convention is happening the weekend of July 26 and I won’t be available, but for anyone who may be staying in town, we can po… --- ## [\*\*\*New Date\*\*\* Saturday, 7/19 Contra Contra Libertarian Social](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/new-date-saturday-7-19-contra-contra-libertarian-social/22349)
**Author:** [@RickySpeed](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/RickySpeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/new-date-saturday-7-19-contra-contra-libertarian-social/22349 "2025-07-10T01:05:21Z")
Dear Libertarian, Since the state convention is happening the last weekend of this month (details below), which is when the Contra Contra libertarians usually have our social, we have decided instead to host our socia… --- ## [Ethereum is Coming Home](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/ethereum-is-coming-home/22346)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/ethereum-is-coming-home/22346 "2025-07-03T13:44:19Z")
I’m sharing the following event, where there will be an announcement by the Ethereum Foundation about a new physical space being launched at Frontier Tower. I’m not privy to more details, but they are asking for your ET… --- ## [Re: Aaron Russo](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-aaron-russo/22333)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-aaron-russo/22333 "2025-07-01T02:56:08Z")
Hi Gina, I don’t know where to find those films, offhand – my approach would just be to search online, same as you can do. I supported Aaron Russo when he sought the Libertarian presidential nomination, and I understan… --- ## [Stop Cop City at SF Pride](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/stop-cop-city-at-sf-pride/22343)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 2:06am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/stop-cop-city-at-sf-pride/22343 "2025-07-01T02:06:31Z")
I talked to a representative of Stop Cop City at a booth at SF Pride. Although libertarians may disagree with some of their views, their main goal is of interest to libertarians. This 42,102 sqft facility is the larges… --- ## [LPSF July 4th Event](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpsf-july-4th-event/22345)
**Author:** [@RickySpeed](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/RickySpeed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/lpsf-july-4th-event/22345 "2025-06-30T23:04:10Z")
Dear Libertarian, Join your fellow freedom-lovers this Independence Day for a laid-back social gathering in the Castro! We’re celebrating liberty the best way we know how: with pizza, hot tubbing, and good conversatio… --- ## [July 4th Libertarian Hot Tub Pizza Fireworks Party](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/july-4th-libertarian-hot-tub-pizza-fireworks-party/22342)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/july-4th-libertarian-hot-tub-pizza-fireworks-party/22342 "2025-06-30T21:29:50Z")
Join your fellow freedom-lovers this Independence Day for a laid-back social gathering in the Castro! We’re celebrating liberty the best way we know how: with pizza, hot tubbing, and good conversation. Whether you’re so… --- ## [Re: Suggested language for party invitation](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-suggested-language-for-party-invitation/22331)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/re-suggested-language-for-party-invitation/22331 "2025-06-22T01:17:42Z")
Also in the interests of transparency, I’m copying this thread to the Activists list, which is where I think we should be having this kind of discussion, so other members besides the officers can see what we’re talking a… --- ## [Third Party Watch covers LPSF's resolution on LPNH](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/third-party-watch-covers-lpsfs-resolution-on-lpnh/22330)
**Author:** [@Starchild](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/Starchild)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2025, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/third-party-watch-covers-lpsfs-resolution-on-lpnh/22330 "2025-06-21T05:44:08Z")
I emailed George Phillies, the publisher of Third Party Watch (where I read about the Guadalupe County LP’s resolution of non-affiliation with the New Hampshire LP), to let him know the LPSF has adopted a resolution with… --- ## [Heard at MANNY’s last night: Muni/-US$322M & BART/-US$375M barrel towards fiscal cliffs](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/heard-at-manny-s-last-night-muni-us-322m-bart-us-375m-barrel-towards-fiscal-cliffs/22329)
**Author:** [@FRNP](https://forum.lpsf.org/u/FRNP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.lpsf.org/t/heard-at-manny-s-last-night-muni-us-322m-bart-us-375m-barrel-towards-fiscal-cliffs/22329 "2025-06-20T01:33:14Z")
Jeff, I hope to see reports on rising Memberships & Donations now that the LPSF has issued a virtual tongue lashing to the LPNH ( 3,000 miles away ) as the LPSF ignores kitchen table issues hitting all San Franciscans w… [Previous page](https://forum.lpsf.org/latest.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.lpsf.org/latest.md?page=3)